David H. George

David H. George age 76 of Hastings, MI, died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010 at the St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. Dave was born Jan. 26, 1934 in Charlotte, MI the son of Hendry and Virginia (Kelner) George and had been a Hastings area resident for 37 years. He was a 1952 Graduate of Charlotte High School, had served in the U. S. Air Force in Japan during the Korean War and was a member of the AMVETs and the Elks. He was a longtime farmer and Truck Driver and most recently had driven for the Barry County Transit Authority. Surviving are: his son, Jace (Sandy) George of Wyoming, MI; two grandchildren, Zachary and Christopher George; great granddaughter, Emma Grace George and two brothers, Thomas J. George of Middleville, MI and Bruce Carpenter of Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 54 years, Carolyn (Rundle) George in 2008 and a son, Todd Clell George in 2000. Visitation will be held from 6-8 P.M. Friday, Sept. 24, 2010 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home in Charlotte. Graveside services and interment will be held at 11:00 A. M. on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010 at the Olivet Cemetery in Olivet, MI with John Cohoon officiating. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. Envelopes available at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home. www.burkhead-greenfuneralhome.com.